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Justice in Action

Justice in Action: Ruth Messinger + Brad Lander on NYC and COVID

A weekly virtual conversation series on the challenges and opportunities of this unique moment in New York City focusing on how justice issues are being impacted and amplified by the global COVID-19 pandemic and what each of us can do to create positive change from within our own homes. Featuring the JCC’s Social Justice Activist-in-Residence Ruth Messinger and NYC City Council Member Brad Lander.

You'll find information on each week’s session below including the session recording, related resources and readings, and opportunities to take action.

Special thanks to our Co-Sponsors: Avodah, B'nai Jeshurun NYC, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, JTS Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice, National Council of Jewish Women New York, Repair the World Brooklyn, and Repair the World Harlem.

Immigrant Communities in Queens, NY, April 23, 2020

Participate in Make the Road's Excluded Workers Relief petition. They are asking Governor Cuomo to create a $3.5 billion Excluded Workers Disaster Income Replacement Fund for undocumented workers who have thus far been excluded from federal relief efforts.

Domestic Violence, April 17, 2020

Contact Senator Schumer and ask him to support vital funding for domestic violence and sexual assault programs and the survivors they serve during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next stimulus package must address survivors' needs through additional funding to critical programs.